If you ever watched The Jetsons growing up, you probably found yourself jealous of them. Wouldn't it be nice to have a house you could control with the press of a button? However, in 2022, The Jetsons is closer to reality than ever! Smart home technology can bring a futuristic feeling to any home. Moreover, it can bring convenience as [...]
Each year, electrical burns or shocks land up to 10,000 people in US emergency departments. Some electrical burns are even so severe they comprise 4% of burn center admissions. Household exposures, in turn, make up a considerable portion of those injuries. That should already tell you how crucial it is to hire an electrician for [...]
Do you want to control your oven, lights, blinds, and thermostat all on one handheld device? Well, you're in luck. By 2025, it's expected that over 481.9 million homes worldwide will be equipped with smart technology. Home automation technology or "smart home technology" allows you to control every facet of your home through the internet. [...]
Do you unintentionally have strobe lights in your home? Do you want to learn how to stop lights from flickering and how to fix them when it does happen? Light problems and electrical issues are common homeowner problems, but they don't have to be problematic to fix. There can be simple fixes you can do [...]
Want a simple way to save around $1,000 on your energy bill over the next ten years? By switching to LED lights, you can do just that. LEDs offer energy efficiency, cost savings, and a safe energy source for your home. But you might be wondering “how long do LED lights last?” There’s good news [...]
You bought a new lamp for your house and need a light bulb for it. According to Payless Power, lighting your home impacts a fourth of your total electric bills. What types of light bulbs are the most efficient? There are several factors, such as brightness, life span, and cost, to consider. Let's compare LED [...]
While you probably don't want your electric bill to go up, are you doing anything to help it go down? Getting a better bang for your buck isn't as hard as you think, and we've got a list of tricks that can help you cut electric costs at home. If you want to learn how to [...]
Although most households use a mixture of different types of bulbs, more and more Americans are making the switch to LED lighting options specifically. LED, which stands for light-emitting diode, is an efficient lighting option that produces less heat and uses less energy. Are you considering getting LED lights for your home? It can be [...]
On average, Americans spend around $1,200 every year on electronic gadgets. If you've got expensive tech gear sitting around your home, will it be safe from electrical issues in the event of a power surge? If you don't have a surge protector, then they're at risk of damage. If you've ever found yourself wondering, "do [...]
Throughout the United States, there are close to 4,000 power outages per year. The average total blackout time for most outages is four hours. A power outage can disrupt your life. The unfortunate reality is that things like rolling blackouts and electrical brownouts are part of modern-day life. But to understand power failure, you need to [...]
